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From Copper Foil to Custom PCB: Building a DIY Touch Piano with Sridhar Rajagopal

In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

From Copper Foil to Custom PCB: Building a DIY Touch Piano with Sridhar Rajagopal

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In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

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